The Painted-on Molding in Scott Csoke’s Home Makes It Feel Like a Drawing
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Two years ago, when artist Scott Csoke’s college best friend, Kathryn Vaughn, was looking for a new roommate, they jumped at the chance. For one, Csoke understands that the New York real estate market isn’t for the faint of heart.
“New York doesn’t always allow you infinite options for apartments, so when something falls in your lap, you have to take it,” they say. And secondly, the two-bedroom Williamsburg apartment checked a lot of aesthetic boxes.
Not only does the apartment have gorgeous natural light, but it’s also super spacious, with two identical-sized bedrooms on either end. Csoke has found homes for the “million things” that they’ve collected throughout the years. But also, it was a lived-in, blank canvas for them to make their own.
“I could never live somewhere so sterile. I find it incredibly intimidating,” Csoke says. “Starting tabula rasa seems like a good idea until everything turns gray and white. I have to have color. I love having things around me that constantly make me happy and are bright.”
Csoke painted moldings on their walls, which made them feel like they “drew” their home. “It’s funny and wonky, just like me. Something that looks real, but isn’t. I love that that is something a lot of people who decorate equally enjoy,” they explain. “I have to have color and humor. It’s so important to me and how I start and end my day.”
Resources
PAINT & COLORS
Base Color — Chosen by Landlord
Paneling — True Value “Formosa Pink”
ENTRY
Vintage Art — Antique Stores and John Derian
LIVING ROOM
Sofa — Vintage
Pillows — Carleton Varney
Red Chair — Vintage
Pillow — John Derian
Coral Lamp — Safavieh
Lampshade — Scott Csoke
Art — Vintage, Some by Me
X-Bench — The Inside
Dining Table — Vintage
Rug — Safavieh
Pink Bamboo Table — One Kings Lane
Staffordshire Lamps — Vintage
Library Lamp — Vintage
Side Table — Amazon
Side Table — Vintage
Side Table — IKEA
Bench — Target
KITCHEN
Island — One Kings Lane
Cabinet — Vintage
Rug — Rifle Paper Co
BEDROOM
Dresser — Vintage
Pink table — One Kings Lane
Table — Devol Kitchen
X-Bench — The Inside
Side Table — Vintage
Rug — Wayfair
Thanks Scott!
This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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